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We remember Norman Ridsdill Simmons
We remember Norman Ridsdill Simmons
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
Source:9344923
22nd December 1893
1897
sibling
Esther Dorothy Simmons
Source:7647664
1897
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:7647664
31st March 1901
1901
location
124 Hill Lane Southampton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7647664
31st March 1901
1905
sibling
George Martin Simmons
Source:7647669
1905
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:7647669
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Journalist (Reporter)
Source:7647669
2nd April 1911
1911
location
9 Bessboro Road, Millhouses, Sheffield
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7647669
2nd April 1911
1923
location
129 Muswell Avenue, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7647688
1923
1924
location
20 Upper Montague Square, Marylebone, London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7647681
1924
1930
dates
Age 36
Source:7647959
18th January 1930
1930
marriage
Ena Victoria Oxborrow
Source:7647959
18th January 1930 - 1931
1934
marriage
Doris Louise Burnett
Source:9344923
1934
1939
employment
Deputy Managing Art Editor
Daily Newspaper
United Kingdom
Source:9344923
29th September 1939
1939
location
238 Kingston Road Stains Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9344923
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Bombardier
33707
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4038487
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
33707
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4038487
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4038487
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Norman Ridsdill |
| Initials | NR |
| Last Name | Simmons |
| Source | 7647669 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Hill Lane Southampton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 129 Muswell Avenue, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1923 | |
| 20 Upper Montague Square, Marylebone, London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1924 | |
| 238 Kingston Road Stains Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 9 Bessboro Road, Millhouses, Sheffield | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 33707 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 33707 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha | mother | ||
| Francis Ridsdill Simmons | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Dorothy Simmons | sister | 1897 | |
| George Martin Simmons | brother | 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ena Victoria Oxborrow | wife | 18th January 1930 | |
| Doris Louise Burnett | wife | 1934 |
Media
Media
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Norman at Montagu SquareNorman Simmons, Ena Oxborrow and friend at the window of 20 Upper Montagu Square, St. Marylebone, London
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Wedding DayNorman Simmons and Ena Oxborrow on their wedding day the photograph was taken outside St. Marylebone Registry OfficeContributed by:
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Norman Simmons and Ena OxborrowA photograph of Norman and his wife to be Ena Oxborrow taken post WW1Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hazel9140 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hazel9140 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hazel9140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | Hazel9140 | |
| London England Electoral Roll Registers 1832-1965 | Hazel9140 | |
| London, England Electoral Roll Registers 1832-1965 | Hazel9140 | |
| 1939 Register | Hazel9140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Norman at Montagu Square | Hazel9140 | |
| Wedding Day | Hazel9140 | |
| Norman Ridsdill Simmons | Hazel9140 | |
| Norman Simmons and Ena Oxborrow | Hazel9140 | |
| Norman by the coast | Hazel9140 | |
| Poppy | Hazel9140 |
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